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Seattle Preschool Program (ages 3 and 4)
Free or discounted preschool for ages 3 and 4. 10 minutes to apply.
Trees for Neighborhoods
City of Seattle residents can apply for up to 3 free trees per season for a lifetime total of 6 free trees. Residents also get help selecting the right tree and planting location, planting assistance, and a watering bag, and mulch for each tree.
Seattle Parks and Recreation Program Discounts
Save 50-90% on many Parks and Recreation programs for all ages from Spring 2024 through Spring 2025 -- aquatics, recreation, preschool, and childcare. 20 minutes to apply.
Free Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Seattle Fire Department provides free smoke and carbon monoxide combination alarms for qualifying Seattle homeowners. Strobe alarms are available for residents (homeowners or renters) who are deaf or hard of hearing. Please note: Due to supplier shortage, flashing smoke alarms for people who are deaf are on back order and will not be processed until around October 2024
Gold Card
Save on retail, services, arts, entertainment, and tourism with the Gold Card for people ages 60 and older. 10 minutes to apply.
FLASH Card
Save on retail, services, arts, entertainment, and tourism with the Fun Leisure Access Savings and Health (FLASH) Card for people ages 18-59 with qualifying disabilities. 10 minutes to apply.
Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) Free Transit Pass
SHA residents who live in an SHA owned and managed property are eligible to receive an unlimited-use ORCA card to take transit at no cost. The program will run through December 31, 2026.
Astound Internet First
Offers low-cost, high-speed Internet in Seattle, all for approximately $10 a month. For Seattle residents. Less than 10 minutes to apply.
Project Share
Offers Seattle City Light customers with up to $250 off their past-due electricity bills. <10 minutes to apply.
HomeWise Weatherization
Provides energy efficient improvements for renters and homeowners.
Free Toilets for Low-Income Homeowners
This program provides low income renters and homeowners with water saving toilets to lower water bills. 5 minutes to apply.
All City of Seattle Programs
Check out the 20+ city programs that can make life a little more affordable. Including childcare, education, food, transportation, and utility discounts.
Register as a Trusted Community Based Organization
Register to apply on behalf of others as part of a Community Based Organization (CBO.) For caseworkers who connect clients to benefits and services. 5 minutes to apply.